(Minghui.org) On April 23, 2012, Henry J. Jeffries, Mayor of the City of Watauga, proclaimed May 13, 2012, “Falun Dafa Day” in the City of Watauga, Texas. Mayor Jeffries commended Falun Dafa practitioners’ determination and courage to stand up for Truthfulness-Compassion- Forbearance while facing severe persecution from the Chinese Communist Party.

Watauga, Texas

Proclamation

Whereas, Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a peaceful self-improvement practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture that centers around the universal principal of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance and it consists of five gentle exercises, including meditation; and

Whereas, Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, has helped millions across the world, improving their health and moral standards, as well as deepening their understanding of life, humanity, and the universe, through the practice of Falun Dafa; and

Whereas, transcending culture and racial boundaries, Falun Dafa has touched the lives of more than 100 million people in over 80 countries, more men and women in the United States are learning the practice and purifying their hearts, energizing their bodies, and striving to create virtuous communities; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa was first introduced to the public in 1992 in China and was introduced to Dallas-Fort Worth in 1996. Since then, many free introductory workshops have been held in public places such as city libraries and public parks, and practitioners have participated in many community events; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners’ determination and courage to stand up for Truthfulness-Compassion- Forbearance while facing severe persecution from the Chinese Communist Party has shown the world the value of life and the preciousness of human dignity; and

Whereas, Falun Dafa practitioners in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area will celebrate World Falun Dafa Day at the Plano Russell Creek Park on May 6^th 2012.

Now, therefore, I, Henry J. Jeffries, Mayor of the City of Watauga, Texas do hereby dedicate and proclaim May 13, 2012 as

“World Falun Dafa Day”

In the City of Watauga and invite all citizens to observe this day in honor of when Falun Dafa was introduced to the public.

Proclaimed this the 23^rd day of April 2012.

Henry J. Jeffries Mayor